Veterinary Assistants - Medical
Kim King
EDUCATION:
BS Recreation, Appalachain State

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD:  Since fall 2002

HOW LONG CAWC:  Since fall 2004

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB:  S

WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB:  O

PETS:  Muzzie (cat), Allstar (dog), Belize (horse)

HOBBIES:  skiing, riding, watching my children

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:
Mother of two teens

RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY:  Have started 3, yet to finish one.  Who has time to read?

RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY:  "Pirates of the Carribean I & II"  Johnny Depp's performance.

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY:  Australia. Different types of landscapes and cultures
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Vickie Weiss
EDUCATION:
Animal Technology Associate
Licensed Veterinary Technician

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD:  Since 1981

HOW LONG CAWC:  Since fall 2004

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB:  I love the critters, my fellow coworkers

WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB:  Working once a week (my choice) and keeping up with my memory.

PETS:  Stogie (Great Dane).  Beep, Lizzie (cats).  Dee-con, Bait (mice)

HOBBIES: motorcycle riding, kayaking

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:
Owner of Viking Consignments & Book Replay

RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY:  "Michael J. Fox-Autobiography."  Inspiring guy & cute.

RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY:  "Wild Hogs"  Made me laugh. Silly.  Felt good.

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY:  Africa.  Animals, weather, culture intrigues me.
 
Stephanie Sitting Dog

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: 1 year

HOW LONG CAWC:  September 2009

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB:  Helping sick patients recover and educating owners about prevention.  Walking in to a wagging tail and kisses.

WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Seeing injured pets.

PETS:  Duke (Pitbull)
            Mikey (Red Eared Slider)
            Various foster pets for Kitsap Humane Society

HOBBIES: Hiking, biking, camping, etc

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:
Pet Store
Humane Society

RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY:  "GI Joe" - action packed.

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY: Egypt.  To see the pyramids.
Tracy Kusian
EDUCATION:
BS Biology from Eastern Connecticut State University

TIME IN VETERINARY FIELD: First position.

HOW LONG CAWC:  Since summer 2007

WHAT LIKE ABOUT JOB:  I really enjoy working with, as well as being a part of, such a compassionate group of people who care so much about keeping our clients informed and their pets as healthy as possible.

WHAT DIFFICULT ABOUT JOB: Right now it is becoming familiar with procedures while also being time efficient!

PETS:  Ash, Ginger & Barnabus (all cats)

HOBBIES: Read & collect books.  Movies at home and the theatre.  Cooking, Walking local trails, bird watching, gardening

PREVIOUS NON-VETERINARY JOBS:
Barista
Lighting consultant
Assistant Director of Gift store
Supervisor of Aquarium exhibit interpreters
Assistant aquarist

RECENT FAVORITE BOOK & WHY: "A Dirty Job" by Christopher Moore - it's a book you can't put down until you finish.  It's sad, funny & bizarre rolled into one.  Moore is a unique writer!

RECENT FAVORITE MOVIE & WHY:  Too many to mention!  Some of my favorites are:  "Crash", "Napoleon Dynamite", "Little Miss Sunshine", "Grandma's Boy".

PLACE IN WORLD WOULD LIKE TO GO & WHY:  Galapagos Island - a chance to view unique flora & fauna in their natural habitat.